Learn how to obtain I/O adapter and device firmware updates through an HMC when you want to use a CD or an FTP server to obtain the update (for AIX® only).
The I/O adapter and device firmware is the part of the Licensed Internal Code that enables hardware, such as Ethernet PCI adapters or disk drives.
You can download the update directly to your server, or you can download it to a computer with an Internet connection and create an update CD that you apply on the server. If necessary, contact service and support to order the update on CD.
Follow these step to download the I/O adapter and device update.